Forum: Equipment
04-26-2012, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 367
Views: 114,002
Re: Compression Gear
I've never used compression clothing, but at these prices I may be willing to give it a shot. I was under the impression that compression garments designed for recovery differed from those designed...
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Forum: Nutrition
04-09-2011, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 77,276
Re: Can't Lose Belly Fat
The one thing I can tell you for sure is that all else equal eating more is NOT going to help you reach your goal. This little bit of crossfit contrarian wisdom is really one of the dumbest things...
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Forum: Fitness
03-31-2011, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,520
Re: Peak for PFT (after sickness)
I really wish this board would get over the LSD hate. LSD causes positive aerobic adaptations that you don't get doing three short CFE workouts per week. Why otherwise would competitive runners all...
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Forum: Competitions
03-29-2011, 04:31 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,382
Re: How to PR a 5K
You and a lot of other people. Unfortunately, the path to becoming a better runner without running still eludes us, even if some programs promise it's possible. The exception being for novices and...
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Forum: Nutrition
03-23-2011, 04:47 AM
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Replies: 206
Views: 68,396
Re: You must eat this much to play
I'd say it's time to move past the voodoo nutrition advice generally espoused on this messaged board. Eating less is the best way to loose weight.
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Forum: Fitness
02-26-2011, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,169
Re: Shoulder free exercises
This might be one of those times to take advantage of all those expensive machines that fill most gyms. If I couldn't squat or deadlift, I much rather do heavy leg presses, for example, than limit...
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Forum: Testimonials
02-22-2011, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 22,661
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Forum: Starting
02-22-2011, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,667
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Forum: Nutrition
01-22-2011, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,712
Re: vit D supplementation
If you're really serious about tackling the issue, just go get your vitamin d levels tested. You may not even need supplementation. If you do, you'll have a baseline. Start out with a relatively...
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Forum: Nutrition
01-21-2011, 03:07 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 11,020
Re: A couple questions about weight loss
Maybe you can pass this bit wisdom along to all the people who starve to death each year throughout the world. If only they were a little more active they wouldn't lose weight and their problems...
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Forum: Nutrition
01-21-2011, 03:04 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 11,020
Re: A couple questions about weight loss
Mike,
I am doubtful that you can maintain that diet at your weight and with your activity level. But if you can, by all means you should. Contrary to the contrarian wisdom you will get here (eat...
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Forum: Exercises
01-21-2011, 02:58 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 8,836
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Forum: Fitness
01-10-2011, 06:01 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 11,699
Re: Murph as Swat Team Entry Test
Really? In my experience the guy who can max a PFT with ease still ends up with a better score at the end of the day than the guy who falls short of maxing but gives it 100%.
All else equal, the...
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Forum: Starting
01-08-2011, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,325
Re: Traveling Abroad
The only portable option the really work lower body strength is resistance bands. So if that's something you care about, they're not just worthwhile, but essential.
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Forum: Fitness
01-07-2011, 02:45 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 17,072
Re: HELP! 2 mos to improve 1.5 mile run time...
There's a reason good runners run lots of miles and that's because it works. Even 800m specialists run upwards of 50 miles per week at the elite level. Now I understand that the OP isn't aiming to...
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Forum: Fitness
01-06-2011, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 17,072
Re: HELP! 2 mos to improve 1.5 mile run time...
The fastest way to get better at running is to run. For someone who used to be a good runner, doing a few interval workouts every now and again might be enough. But for someone without a running...
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Forum: Fitness
01-05-2011, 05:41 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 11,699
Re: Murph as Swat Team Entry Test
It also disadvantages anyone who doesn't know how to kip.
But more important is the reason you cite. It doesn't seem like Murph tests the attributes that are most important for the job.
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Forum: Starting
12-24-2010, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,490
Re: recovery week ?
I think most research shows that keeping the intensity high by reducing volume is more effective than maintaining volume but cutting intensity.
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Forum: Testimonials
12-22-2010, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 10,080
Re: AF PT test
You have a sport specific goal. If that goal is your priority, you should pursue sport specific training. When it comes to the APFT, everyone will be able to improve more and get there faster with...
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Forum: Fitness
12-14-2010, 03:38 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 11,871
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Forum: Fitness
12-10-2010, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,016
Re: one lift a day for hypertrophy
Back when I was in high school and had no idea what I was doing, I would do stuff like 3 sets of 10 on bench, incline and flys for chest. That's 90 reps right there, and some days I would do more...
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Forum: Exercises
12-08-2010, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,170
Re: Stalled press progress
As you've correctly noted, your press is quite strong for someone your size. Have you tried an intermediate program, e.g. Texas Method?
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Forum: Exercises
12-07-2010, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,260
Re: maxing pushups
You can add quite a bit to your bench press in six weeks, especially if it's not that strong to begin with. As I said in my first reply, he should work bench IF it's a weakness. I don't believe a...
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Forum: Exercises
12-07-2010, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,260
Re: maxing pushups
If you don't have a fairly strong bench press already, working on that will likely pay the highest dividends for the least effort.
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Forum: Fitness
12-05-2010, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 9,545
Re: Would SS help with my goals?
Yes, SS will help.
No, doing SS and the WODs isn't a good idea. And I'm sure one of the many SS purists will be along shortly to point out that if you're doing stuff in addition to SS, then...
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